Business

Reinforcing Sharjah’s growing reputation as a leading hub for advanced manufacturing and innovation, Exeed Geotextile, a subsidiary of Exeed Industries and the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, has inaugurated its state-of-the-art production facility at the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone). Exeed Geotextile is one of the leading companies specialised in fibre production and industrial ...

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with SEE Holding, has announced the launch of Sharjah Sustainable City II, an integrated residential community that elevates eco-friendly urban living. The project builds on the exceptional success of Sharjah Sustainable City, the first sustainable residential community in the Emirate of Sharjah. The project embodies Shurooq’s vision for developing innovative and ...

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), in collaboration with the Indian Business and Professional Council in Sharjah, organised the Sharjah–India Business Roundtable, aimed at strengthening economic partnerships between the business communities of the Emirate of Sharjah and the Republic of India. The roundtable explored new opportunities for investment and collaboration in priority sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and logistics, ...

Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) has announced the launch of the Sharjah Creative Accelerator, a programme designed to empower emerging creative talent to develop, prototype and scale product-led ventures across design-driven industries. The accelerator is hosted at Base 39, SPARK’s newly launched creative hub that brings together designers, architects, artists and creative entrepreneurs within a collaborative ecosystem. The ...

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the launch of phase three of the “Ajwan Khorfakkan” project, revealing two new residential towers named “Layan” and “Juman.” Transforming Khorfakkan into a premier coastal destination Youssef Ahmed Al Mutawa, Executive Director of Real Estate at Shurooq, stated: “We are pleased to launch phase three of the ‘Ajwan Khorfakkan’ project, marking ...

Arada has completed its third major acquisition in the UK residential market in as many months, after agreeing the purchase of a prime regeneration site in the South London borough of Southwark. The 99-101 Newington Causeway site comprises two vacant buildings, including a 10-storey building with a basement, and was previously home to The Salvation Army UK before its move ...

Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the GCC, has signed a master research collaboration agreement with the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), one of the region’s foremost innovation ecosystems established to promote collaboration between industry, government, and academic and research organizations. The agreement aims to drive cutting-edge research and innovation in healthcare. The ...

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), organised the Sharjah–Japan Business Forum to explore new prospects for trade and investment cooperation. The forum aimed to deepen current partnerships between the two countries’ business communities, showcase high-potential opportunities in advanced technology and industrial fields, and provide a direct networking platform for ...

In a major leap toward strengthening the UAE’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem, the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has launched the Maxbyte Industry X.0 Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge centre of excellence designed to accelerate industrial transformation in the region. The initiative stems from a strategic partnership between SRTI Park and Maxbyte Technologies, a leading industrial deep tech company ...

The Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD) has just published its annual report for 2024. This report marks a special milestone—20 years since RUWAD was created to help support innovative businesses in Sharjah. RUWAD’s mission is to foster a thriving environment for entrepreneurship by encouraging both Emirati men and women to start their own businesses. The organization offers a ...